Marc Maron, comedian and host of the widely-respected and listened-to WTF Podcast, joined Henry Santoro in studio this morning to talk about his Boston roots, his radio past, and getting stiffed this year for Passover seder.

The news broke yesterday via Twitter and Facebook that Mayor Thomas Menino will not be seeking re-election after 20 years in office.

Boston Globe deputy metro editor Mike Bello spoke with Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer this morning about Menino's career and possible candidates who could be interested in filling the city's top political post.

The 71-year-old has a 72 percent approval rating, according to Bello, but a recent Boston Globe poll found that Boston residents were split about whether they thought Menino should seek another term.

Listen to Bello's assessment of the situation, and what could be next for the city of Boston.

From time to time, our Henry in the Grub segment steps out of the kitchen and up to the bar. This morning was one of those times, as Henry Santoro welcomed John McDonnell from Patrón Spirits. Have a listen to their "spirited" chat:

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, April 3rd as Henry in the Grub welcomes El Pelón Taquería to the RadioBDC Studios!

My personal favorites, Bad Religion, will play with Against Me! at House of Blues. ($27.50 / All ages / Doors at 7 p.m.)

Dubliners Squarehead are in town with New Englanders Cuffs and Krill at T.T. the Bear's Place. ($9 / 18+ / Doors at 8:30 p.m.)

There's the Slowdim debut record release party with with Night Fruit and Fedavees at Great Scott in Allston. ($8 / 18 + / Doors at 9 p.m.)

Friday, March 29

Guillermo Sexo is also hosting a release party this week, for their new EP, Bring Down Your Arms. They're with Young Adults, Bent Shapes and Creaturos at T.T. the Bear's Place. ($9 / 18+ / Doors at 8:30 p.m.)

Stay tuned for the release of their next album next month, but until then, see The Deer Hunter and Naive Thieves at the Sinclair. ($16 / All ages / Doors at 7 p.m.)

Saturday, March 30

Indie rock Angelinos Local Natives are at the House of Blues with Superhumanoids. ($22+ / All ages / Doors at 6 p.m.)

A reborn version of the local 1980s band Adventure Set, and Workforce, are at the Middle East Upstairs. ($10 / 18+ / Doors at 8 p.m.)

Says Adam 12: "I can't remember meeting an artist as insightful, wise, and genuine as Matthew." Listen as the two talk about the origins of The 1975, what the band likes to keep to themselves, and "gig immunity."

The Coachella Music and Arts festival: What can no longer be contained to a three-day festival has become a two-week spectacular uniting music fans from across the globe in the California desert.

My first trip to Indio was in 2004 when I watched Radiohead and The Pixies play amazing back-to-back sets from Coachella's Main Stage. I saw The Strokes perform their unforgettable comeback set in 2011. And this year, one of my all-time favorite bands will perform – perhaps the most influential band in my life – The Stone Roses.

On April 10, the RadioBDC team and I will pack up our gear and trek 2,914 miles across the country to turn a quiet vacation home into our broadcast hub: the RadioBDC/Sapporo Headquarters.

Can you just imagine this pool surrounded by beer and rock stars?

Watch as we bring Live in the Lab to the West Coast and stream live interviews and performances by your favorite BDC bands/artists right here on Boston.com. Listen as we ask the bands your questions from Facebook and Twitter. And stay connected, as we cover this year's festival like never before, getting you as close as possible to being there with us, without having to bring your own tent.

Join RadioBDC at the Sapporo House by checking in at Boston.com/radio.

It's been a rough winter here in New England, but lots of snow means lots of skiing! The RadioBDC Coors Light Drafters toured the region this season, hosting apres ski parties at the likes of Attitash, Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley, Black Mountain and Wildcat, among others.

We hosted our last party of the year at the Wildcat Pub in Gorham, New Hampshire last Saturday.

Another Monday, another visit from Chad Finn and Steve Silva. And with a week to go until the Red Sox open their 2013 season in Yankee Stadium, Adam 12 invited the two to offer up their Opening Day lineups. Of course, this led to yet another discussion about Jackie Bradley Jr. Here, have a listen:

RadioBDC and Sapporo are teaming up to bring you the best in new music across the city in preparation for our epic California adventure to Coachella in April.

Enter to win on our Get Stuff page for a chance to win two General Admission tickets to Coachella (they're sold out!) and access to the RadioBDC/Sapporo Coachella Headquarters, where you can hang with all the best acts in Indio this year.

Or, come find us out and about in Boston for Sip n' Spin events, where we'll also be giving away tickets and other RadioBDC swag.

Tonight, join us at Boston Liquors in Allston from 6 to 8 p.m., where RadioBDC's Henry Santoro will be spinning your favorite songs.

Then, on Friday, March 29, head to Blanchard's from 7 to 9 p.m. to hang with Julie Kramer and throw your name in for another chance to win.

Brighton Music Hall plays host to model/actress/singer/songwriter Sky Ferreira and How to Dress Well, with High Heights. ($13 / 18+ / Doors at 8 p.m.)

Classics of the alt-rock genre, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released a new album, Push the Sky Away, last month. It's a little on the moody side, and hopefully the group will also bring the energy from previous albums to their show at the Orpheum. ($38+ / 18+ / Doors at 8 p.m.)

Since the FBI launched a publicity campaign Monday to find the stolen Gardner art, tips have been flowing in about the paintings' whereabouts, said Mike Bello on RadioBDC this morning.

Bello joined Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer in the studio today to explain that while the FBI now knows who took the paintings, one of the biggest art heists in US history, they still don't know where the paintings are.

The stolen art includes works by Vermeer and Rembrant, and it was a tip from a citizen in 2010 that jumpstarted the case again, which hadn't seen much movement since the 1990s. The focus of the investigation is on a mobster, Robert Gentile, with ties to Boston and Philadelphia, and finding the art.

Bello reported that first and foremost, the FBI wants the art back.

Meanwhile, the man once known as "Clark Rockefeller," (real name Christian Gerhartsreiter) is on trial in Los Angeles. A former neighbor testified yesterday that in 1985 he had seen Gerhartsreiter digging in his yard at the time he allegedly murdered, dismembered and buried Jonathan Sohus.

A few weeks back, Mike McColgan of Boston punk band Street Dogs reached out to Adam 12. Mike told Adam he had some new songs to share and that he'd like to share them on RadioBDC. Adam, of course, was more than happy to oblige.

Listen to their chat below, then sample the new song "Crooked Drunken Sons."

Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer hit the ground running this Monday morning with a trio of in-studio guests. First, it was Henry's weekly visit with Elizabeth Comeau of Boston.com's Get Moving blog. Elizabeth is training for her first triathlon...and already running into problems.

Next, Dan Kline popped in with a recap of last week's Samsung Galaxy 4 launch and a story about feral pigs? Yes, feral pigs.

Boston Globe music and culture critic Sarah Rodman came by the RadioBDC studio this morning, and spoke with Julie Kramer and Henry Santoro about some shocking news: Lena Dunham will be in Playboy!

Don't worry, she's just the interview. America has seen enough of Dunham's naked body, says Julie, who can't wait for Sunday's episode of "Girls," the second season finale.

Rodman also gave her thoughts on Wicked Single, another new Boston-based reality show, why Celine Dion songs are bad choices for American Idol contestants, and whether doing shots of baby Lorenzo's breast milk will harm the men of "Snooki & JWoww."

Last night's Grrl Power started off with a brand new track from In The Valley Below, as well as new music from Waxahatchee and Colleen Green. The full playlist is below.
You can listen to Grrl Power every Wednesday and Sunday nights at 9pm, only on RadioBDC

Boston.com Business Producer Dan Kline joined Henry Santoro this morning with fantastic news for fans of golden cake and creamy filling: Hostess is getting a second lease on life, which means Twinkies will live on.

Turns out Kevin Paul Dupont can still hold his own when it comes to talking Sox. He and Adam 12 warmed up with a little small ball, then dug into the last two Bruins contests, focusing on goaltending...or lack thereof.

KPD will be back in two weeks to pepper Adam 12 with more trick shots on RadioBDC.

And on this week's Henry in the Grub, we were treated to cocktails courtesy of Privateer Rum. Based in Ipswich, MA, Privateer are proving that excellent rum doesn't just come from the Caribbean, it comes from right here on Cape Ann.

Looking to order a Privateer cocktail or pick up a bottle to mix your own? Click here.

You've heard the term "Star of Stage, Screen, and Television," right? Well, Ruth Ozeki has her own unique spin on that. Ruth is an author, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Quite a lot of talent. I guess you can say she can bring you closer to enlightenment using words, pictures, or spirit!

This morning, she put on her "author" hat on and talked to Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer about her latest novel, 'A Tale for the Time Being.'

Folksy indie rockers take the stage at the Middle East Upstairs. Chill out with Holly McGarry, Grey Season, The Sun and the Moon, and Licious. Cross your fingers for a rendition of "I'm Only Sleeping" from Berklee duo The Sun and the Moon. ($9 / 18+ / Doors at 8 p.m.)

Thursday, March 14

Jukebox The Ghost and Matt Pond PA at Brighton Music Hall. ($17 / all ages / Doors at 6 p.m.)

Friday, March 15

Jet Black Sunrise hosts a CD release party at the Middle East Downstairs, with Nikolas Metaxas, Jeff Beam (of Milkman's Union), The New Complainers, and The Flo ($12 / 18+ / Doors at 7:30 p.m.)

Dropkick Murphys kick off their Boston weekend at the TD Garden. ($50+ / all ages / Doors at 7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, March 16

Dropkick Murphys make their way to the Brighton Music Hall, but wristbands are only being sold in two places (North Star Bar and McGreevys Bar). They'll be playing the 1999 album “The Gang’s All Here” in its entirety — for the first time ever — according to their website. This is not to be missed. ($25 per wristband, cash only / 18+ / Doors at 7 p.m.)

Finally, Woody Giessmann was on. If you're a Boston native and the 80's were your hey-day, you probably saw Woody behind the kit for The Del Fuegos. These days, Woody is heading up Right Turn, "A Creative Place for Recovery." Based in Arlington, Right Turn offers innovative outpatient treatment and supportive housing for addiction.

So "Don't Run Wild," just keep listening to RadioBDC for local business news and updates.

The much-anticipated "Dancing with the Celebrities," an annual charity event benefiting Autism Housing Pathways, took place this past Saturday night. Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) was created to provide information, support and resources for families who seek to create secure, supported housing for their adult children with disabilities. A worthy and important cause, to be sure.

I do what I can to advocate for autism awareness, so I was more than happy to get involved with this event, even if it meant putting on my dancing shoes--something I'm not very comfortable with. At all. Luck for me, I was paired up with the talented and patient Jillian Smith of A Waltz To Remember. We were given the task of learning the cha-cha. Jillian drew from her experience as a member of the MIT Ballroom Dance team and, with help from her partner Rob Lakow, put together a routine to M.C. Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." And did I get into character by donning a pair of Hammer pants? You betcha believe it.

You can watch the video of our routine below. BUT BEFORE YOU DO, a request. I went WAY out of my comfort zone doing this. So if you'd be so kind as to go out of your way and make a small donation to Autism Housing Pathways as a way of saying "thanks for the entertainment, M.C. Hammer12," I'd greatly appreciate that. And so would the folks at AHP.

Oh, and as a side note, the judges gave Jillian and me the 'Most Creative' award for our routine!

Boston Globe deputy metro editor Mike Bello stopped by the RadioBDC studios to chat about the news of the day, including a meeting in Plum Island this morning regarding homes damaged by high tides and this year's series of intense storms.

According to Bello, who spoke to Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer on air, the sand has been eroded from the beach over the past decade due to rising sea levels, and the situation has become "treacherous," as close to 30 homes are in danger of collapse. Today's meeting is, in part, a way for residents and officials to decide what to do next to either save the houses or tear them down. Two houses were demolished this weekend, reported Boston.com.

The papal conclave convenes tomorrow when 115 Cardinals from around the world huddle in seclusion to decide on who will be the next pope.

Chatter about Boston's own Cardinal Sean O'Malley taking the job has jumped the Atlantic, reported Bello, who noted that the Italian press likes him as much as Bostonians do.

"By all accounts, people in [the Boston Archdiocese] love him and they would hate to lose him," said Bello.

So, did any of you venture out this past Saturday morning? Gorgeous early-spring day, plenty of sun, slight breeze. Unless you were in Salisbury. It was windy. And that "slight breeze" felt like a fresh gale. Add to that the fact that high tide pretty much coincided with the start of the Smuttynose Palooza 5K, and you had some wet and cold conditions to deal with.

I need punk to keep me up, so next it was a pair from The Shods: "Lucky" and this:

Queens Of The Stone Age have been getting the job done lately, too. So I threw in a trio of their tunes: "Sick, Sick, Sick," "3's and 7's," and, of course, "Little Sister." That's the one that kicked me into gear. I kept pace w/the beat and never looked back.

"Echoes" from Klaxons was playing when I crossed the finish line, but it never finished. I did. Big thanks to Elizabeth and Adam for getting me involved and keeping me motivated. I will run again. And post another kick-ass playlist when I do.

Last month, Henry Santoro was working at the Boston Globe Travel Show. And by "working at the Boston Globe Travel Show" we mean "hanging around the beer garden." Anyway, Henry was introduced to Battle Road Brewing Company's 1775 Tavern Ale and he fell in love instantly.

This morning, Scott Houghton from Battle Road stopped by with some samples and stories.

The New England Revolution got their 2013 season underway with a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Adam 12 chatted with Revs coach Jay Heaps last Friday to preview the season and talk about the home opener on Saturday, March 23rd versus Sporting KC.

While the snow piles up outside, Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer are in the RadioBDC studio, and Boston Globe deputy metro editor Mike Bello stopped in to give listeners an update on what the weather looks like for the rest of the day.

Forecasters are now saying that although the snow was expected to taper off by early afternoon, this may no longer be the case. Some areas of Massachusetts, including Boston, can be on the lookout for up to over 12 inches of fresh snow today. Bello reports that Central Mass. could see as much as two feet.

Flooding is a concern for the coasts, after a home on Plum Island was toppled by the storm. There has also been flooding in Scituate, Marshfield, and Plymouth, and road closures have been reported in Lynn and Winthrop. There are voluntary evacuations underway in Scituate as well, said Bello.

Now, get your mind out of the gutter, because we're not talking about that. We're talking about the infectious song we've been spinning by Manchester, England's The 1975. They'll be playing "Sex" and more at the BMH for our next RadioBDC +1 series, presented by Heineken.

We've waited what feels like forever for Kodaline to come to Boston...and now they're finally here! Their FREE show, part of the RadioBDC +1 Series with Heineken, is TONIGHT at Church in Boston. You can still RSVP here, and you can check out Julie Kramer's interview with the Dublin quartet below.

Best-selling author Ruta Sepetys stopped into the RadioBDC studios this morning to chat with Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer about her life and her book, "Between Shades of Grey," which was released in 2011.

Sepetys talked about how she became an author (with a detour managing a rock band), hanging out with mobsters, and the importance of strong characters as mentors for young women.

Wednesday is food day, and this week Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer welcomed Deborah Hansen to Henry in the Grub. Deborah is the chef-owner of Taberna de Haro on Beacon Street in Brookline, and she came prepared with tasty Spanish tapas. Take a listen and a look.

Luckily, there were a few leftovers for when Stuart Horwitz stopped by to talk about his book 'Blueprint Your Bestseller.' Hear his chat with Henry and Julie here.

Irish comedian Ardal O'Hanlon was in the studio this morning with Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer, and he brought the RadioBDC team a little gift: some bottles of Tullamore Dew Irish whiskey!

O'Hanlon will be at the Paradise Rock Club tonight as part of his American tour, and he expects to touch on the state of Irish Americans, "fairly racist" attitudes against cattle and students, and taking bets on who will next lead the Catholic Church.

The star of Ireland's "Father Ted" sitcom talked about his comedy routine and kicking off St. Patrick's month in Boston.

So it's our first St. Paddy's Day here at Boston.com, and we feel the need to...prove our worth. I mean, it's St. Pat's in BOSTON! Serious business. So to celebrate, we're throwing not one but TWO parties.

The RadioBDC Irish Breakfast

Rise and shine and join us at The Black Rose in Boston early St. Paddy's Day morning. Doors at 8 a.m., the first Guinness pour of the day, and a set from Boston's own Gentlemen Hall. It's powered by Dunkin' Donuts (because you'll need it to help you get going that early) and presented by Guinness.

The RadioBDC Irish Bash

OK, so you got up early, hit the Black Rose, took a power nap, and took in the Southie parade. Now what? Now you join us at Hurricane O'Reilly's in Boston for an ice-cold Killian's and a performance by Christian McNeill & Sea Monsters. This one's powered by Dunkin' Donuts (to keep you running) and presented by Killian's Red--brewed for friends since 1864--and Killian's Stout--seriously dark, seriously drinkable.

If you've been following #ProjectAdam, you probably know that Adam 12 has been dancing up a storm as part of his training regiment for the Smuttynose 5K in March. But what you might not know is that Adam 12 is dancing with a purpose.

Adam 12 has teamed up with the lovely Jillian Smith of A Waltz to Remember as one of five pairs who'll take part in "Dancing with the Celebrities" at the St. Mary's Church Parish Hall in Winchester this Saturday, March 9th. They'll look to wow the judges with their cha-cha routine, set to the song posted below.

"Dancing with the Celebrities" is a benefit for Autism Housing Pathways, an organization that helps Massachusetts families create self-directed housing for their adult children with autism. Buy your tickets here. It's for a good cause, and you'll get to see Adam 12 dressed up like MC Hammer.

Take a moment and think of bread. Wheat, corn, rye. All different in taste, texture, and color. And you'd have to admit that, of those three, rye bread would be the strongest and most nuanced, from a flavor perspective.

The same can be said of drinking rye. Or, drinking WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey, specifically. Daniel Khan, the Steward of the Brand for New England, joined Henry Santoro and Julie Kramer to discuss the intricacies of rye...and to mix a few cocktails.

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Steph Mangan
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